Small groups are the lifeblood of community here at Joy! If you want to grow in your faith and experience connectedness and community at Joy!, click button to explore our small group list or request more information.

What we value

Accepting others (First Impressions) - We come from all walks of life, and many of us have experienced healing and love in the community of Joy! and through our walk with God. If you need a place to call home, we would love to invite you to ours.

Encouraging growth (Children and Youth) - Our Children, Youth and Family ministries make sure that our kids grow up with a strong foundation in God's love and Bible familiarity. We want to make sure they associate church with a safe, fun environment to explore why they were made and grow in their trust in God.

Building Relationships (Small Groups) - At Joy! we know the importance of doing life with others and creating warm supportive friendships. We would love to invite you to a small group to help you connect with others.

Revealing God (Worship) - Joy! has a contemporary worship style while retaining the traditions of open-table communion each week. If you enjoy current worship artists, you'll find lots to love about our service at Joy! Messages we hope connect faith and life.​

Empowering others (Outreach - Serving local and Globally) - Joy! is a church with a great heart and busy feet. Our passion is to serve and empower the underserved in Chicago and Lake County. Come join us as we work to make a difference!

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Sunday services are at 9:00 and 10:30Childcare available both services. Please join us!Welcome to Joy Lutheran Church! Joy! is a contemporary community with traditional Lutheran warmth and friendliness and a heart to help others.

Joy! is located at 749 SOUTH Hunt Club Rd between​Gages Lake Rd & Hwy 120 in Gurnee IL. (847) 362-4569Office Hours: M - Th from 9 am to 3:30 pm​Fridays from 9 am to NoonContact us